Mary-Louise Parker & Kenneth Welsh Set to Star in Simon Stephens' HEISENBERG at MTC

Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer) just announced Manhattan Theatre Club will produce the world premiere of Heisenberg, the new play by two-time Olivier Award winner Simon Stephens (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Harper Regan), directed by Drama Desk Award winner Mark Brokaw (The Lyons, How I Learned to Drive) starring Tony and Emmy Award winner Mary-Louise Parker (Proof, "Weeds") and Emmy Award nominee Kenneth Welsh (Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune at MTC, The Aviator).

The strictly limited 6-week engagement for Heisenberg will begin previews on Tuesday, May 19 and open Wednesday, June 3 as part of MTC's 2014-2015 season ofThe Studio at Stage II - Harold and Mimi Steinberg New Play Series at New York City Center - Stage II (131 West 55th Street).

"Is this the strangest thing that two people have ever done in the history of the world?"

Amidst the bustle of a crowded London train station, Clare spots Alex, a much older man, and plants a kiss on his neck. This electric encounter thrusts these two strangers into a fascinating and life-changing game. Directed by Drama Desk Award winner Mark Brokaw (The Lyons, How I Learned to Drive), Heisenberg brings to blazing, theatrical life the uncertain and often comical sparring match that is human connection.

Internationally renowned for The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, visionary playwright Simon Stephens returns to the New York stage with this sharply original world premiere starring Tony and Emmy winner Mary-Louise Parker (Proof, "Weeds") and Emmy nominee Kenneth Welsh (Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune, The Aviator).

Heisenberg was commissioned by Manhattan Theatre Club.

In order to ensure that tickets to Heisenberg are affordable to the widest and most diverse audiences possible, MTC is pricing all tickets during the first five weeks of the run at $30, and week six at $75. Tickets will go on sale to MTC Patrons, Subscribers and Members of 30 under 30 on April 7th and to the general public startingWednesday, April 22 via CityTix® (212-581-1212), www.nycitycenter.org and at the New York City Center Box Office.

For additional details on Heisenberg and all MTC shows, visit https://www.manhattantheatreclub.com.

For more information and to sign up for MTC's "30 Under 30" program for theatergoers age 30 and under visit https://www.manhattantheatreclub.com/30under30/.

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